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Inflation is creeping back through services
Read the full story: Inflation is creeping back through servicesService-sector inflation is returning through contracts, transport, and energy bills. March data suggest companies are absorbing faster cost increases while demand, pricing power, and confidence soften.
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Aalo secures $100m for nuclear plant and data centre
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Ofgem raises energy price cap
Ofgem raises energy price cap by 2% for October-December. Despite…
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Blackstone buys Shermco in $1.6bn deal
Blackstone to acquire Shermco for $1.6 billion. Shermco, a Texas-based…
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Most UK firms view sustainability as innovation driver
Nearly 70% of UK businesses support mandatory sustainability reporting. A…
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Lloyds and Asda launch green finance scheme
Asda partners with Lloyds for sustainability-linked finance scheme. The initiative…
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US M&A deals of the week: 22 August 2025
Broadcasting, biotech, and wealth management dominated U.S. M&A this week.…
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UK M&A deals of the week: 22 August 2025
UK M&A activity spanned semiconductors, fintech, property, advisory, and aerospace.…
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UK banks close branches as digital rises
UK banks close over a third of branches in five…
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Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme extended with funding boost
The Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme has been extended by £45m.…
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A continent divided: Europe recovers — but UK remains cautious
Eurozone businesses show growth as UK company confidence remains fragile.…
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AI chiefs set to reshape C-suites, claims XFactorAI CEO
AI could absorb a third of executive workloads soon globally. XFactorAI’s John Margerison says the biggest obstacles will be trust, regulation, and the slow pace of relying only on internal build teams.
